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Many of us know the city of Hiroshima as the city that was eradicated by mankind’s first atomic bomb that claimed the lives of an estimated 200,000 people. Today, I visited the site and surrounding monuments of the hypocenter. Out … Continue reading
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So were in the Umeda area in Osaka walking around this metro area and we find this gigantic ferris wheel, Hep Five. The executive decision was made to go on it. It happens to be located in the entertainment building … Continue reading
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The Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine or more traditionally known as the Tsuyu Tenjinsha is located in the heart of Osaka. Built in the 11th century as a guardian for the village of Sonezaki. It represents the main gateway into Osaka until … Continue reading
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In there whereabouts of Osaka, we found ourselves into Hostel 64. A pretty butt kickin’ place where a lot of other foreigners like us are. The traditional Japanese outfitted hostel provided all the basic amenities of home with shuriken for … Continue reading
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If there was a job for crosswalk monitors here, it would either be the most suicidal job and/or highest paying. You will definitely need some skill and guts. We were here in the Shibuya district, supposedly one of the largest … Continue reading
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Cycling is extremely popular out here in Japan. We were in the Harajuku district and floated to Shibuya to collect some samples of what was out there. These wheels are just as well outfitted as their riders are. Fitted by … Continue reading
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Strolling through the streets of Harajuku everyone were models and the asphalt was their runway. Fearlessly wearing of what some of us just can only imagine. From brand names to what names, and even some no names – I really … Continue reading
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Our home for Monday and Tuesday is in Ikebukuro. Started the night off at a bar with the friends and 2 locals, then more bars, and maybe another, finally topped it off with a karaoke bar deal for 980 yen … Continue reading
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This past weekend I had the opportunity to briefly work with Jordan Leigh, a well known model out here in the Bay Area on a mini photo shoot for Monster Fortune (MoFO) an apparel company. I wasn’t the official photog, … Continue reading
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A 31 hour celebration at the new Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) in honor of it’s grand opening. With events planned from Saturday 11AM until today, Sunday at 6:00PM, the public can enjoy free admission and activities from story readings … Continue reading
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In an effort to put some style into a local Tapioca Express in Vallejo, Mark X Dinglasan contacted JP and a few other artists; Dyno, Mynt Trujillo, and Jtoddo to commission the individuals to make a mural. After some dialogue, … Continue reading